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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,177.65, 243,289.73 and 49,867.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,177.65, 243,289.73 and 49,867.30 is: 74,808.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,177.65 : 243,289.73 = 49,867.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,177.65/243,289.73 = 49,867.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,177.65x = 243,289.73 × 49,867.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,177.65x = 12,132,201,952.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,132,201,952.83/162,177.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,808.10

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